Hwange National Park prepares to open its brand new visitor center after spending 1.4 million dollars on construction. The fancy building will welcome guests at the end of July when workers finish the last repairs. Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority teamed up with the International Fund for Animal Welfare to make this dream come true. The project gives tourists a proper entrance instead of the old rundown facilities that existed before. High-tech equipment will help staff watch over park activities from the new headquarters.
Dr Edson Gandiwa runs the parks department and says his team just needs to complete some final building work. The government worked hard to find international partners who would fund this major upgrade. Zimbabwe wants to show the world that the country can attract serious investors for tourism projects. President Emmerson Mnangagwa gets credit for pushing these kinds of developments across the nation. Officials believe this proves their diplomatic efforts are paying off.
The new pavilion replaces a basic entrance that made visitors feel unwelcome when they arrived. Modern amenities and staff housing will make the park experience much better for everyone. Richard Moyo leads Matabeleland North province and praises the transformation happening under current leadership. Tourism experts think the upgrade will bring more people to Zimbabwe's biggest national park. The facility puts Zimbabwe on the map as a top safari destination that can compete with other African countries.
Dr Edson Gandiwa runs the parks department and says his team just needs to complete some final building work. The government worked hard to find international partners who would fund this major upgrade. Zimbabwe wants to show the world that the country can attract serious investors for tourism projects. President Emmerson Mnangagwa gets credit for pushing these kinds of developments across the nation. Officials believe this proves their diplomatic efforts are paying off.
The new pavilion replaces a basic entrance that made visitors feel unwelcome when they arrived. Modern amenities and staff housing will make the park experience much better for everyone. Richard Moyo leads Matabeleland North province and praises the transformation happening under current leadership. Tourism experts think the upgrade will bring more people to Zimbabwe's biggest national park. The facility puts Zimbabwe on the map as a top safari destination that can compete with other African countries.
